Knicks, Rockets resume Carmelo Anthony trade talks

Aug 10 | 7:08PM

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The Knicks and Rockets have resumed trade discussions surrounding Carmelo Anthony, sources have told ESPN, but "no pathway has emerged" at this time.

The Rockets are seeking the involvement of additional teams to complete the trade. Anthony is still only willing to be traded to the Rockets, according to ESPN. If the teams are unable to complete a deal before the season begins, Anthony still may be traded after games are underway.

The Portland Trail Blazers have expressed interest in Anthony, but there is no indication that Anthony would approve such a deal.

In 74 games for the Knicks last season, Anthony averaged 22.4 points, 2.9 assists, and 5.9 rebounds per game.

Report: Melo would not waive no-trade clause for Pelicans

Aug 10 | 10:15AM

Orlando Magic forward Jeff Green (34) defends against New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. (Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports)

While DeMarcus Cousins and the Pelicans have interest in acquiring Carmelo Anthony, the All-Star forward is apparently not willing to waive his no-trade clause to go to New Orleans, reports Marc Berman of the New York Post.

According to Berman, the Knicks hope Anthony, who prefers to go to the Rockets, will expand his list of teams that he will accept a trade to. Cousins, a teammate of Anthony on the U.S. Olympic team, has made it clear he'd like the two to join forces in New Orleans.

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New York Sports Today: Anthony will not waive no-trade clause for Pelicans

By Robert Coles | Aug 10 | 9:53AM

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Carmelo Anthony does not want to waive his no-trade clause to play for the New Orleans Pelicans. (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Carmelo Anthony will not waive his no-trade clause for New Orleans.

Elsewhere, the Mets traded away Jay Bruce, the Yankees win in Toronto and the Nets will play two games in Mexico City next season.

The second overall pick by the Heat in 2008, Beasley has been a journeyman with the Knicks becoming his sixth team in his 10th season. His latest team was the Milwaukee Bucks who he played 56 games for last season.

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Knicks build up front office with five new hires

Aug 8 | 6:28PM

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The Knicks announced five new front office hirings on Tuesday as the team continues to take shape under new general manager Scott Perry.

Gerald Madkins was hired to serve as assistant general manager; Craig Robinson will be the team's vice president of player development and G-League operations; Harold Ellis will be the director of player personnel; Michael Arcieri will become the director of basketball strategy, and Fred Cofield will be a scout.

"Last month, the day after I was hired, I started a full evaluation of the entire basketball operations staff," Perry said." My first goal was to build up the highest level front office in the NBA. We are adding a host of highly-regarded and respected basketball people to work with the Knicks to fortify the franchse for years to come."

Aug 8 | 2:10PM

Both playing for Team World at the NBA Africa Game in Johannsburg on Saturday, they were teammates for the first time, and Porzingis took advantage of the opportunity by picking his role model's brain.

"He's a guy I've always looked up to," Porzingis said. "It's not fair for me to be compared to a legend like him."

An undrafted free agent out of Wichita State, the 24-year-old Baker averaged 4.1 points and 2.1 assists in 52 games with New York last season.

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Knicks hire Barack Obama's brother-in-law to front office position

Aug 7 | 4:15PM

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The Knicks have hired former president Barack Obama's brother-in-law, Craig Robinson, to a front office position, according to Yahoo! Sports.

Robinson is the brother of former first lady Michelle Obama.

The 55-year-old Robinson will be working in player development, reports the NY Daily News.

He previously worked in a similar position with the Milwaukee Bucks, shortly after serving as the head coach for Oregon State from 2008 to 2014. He was also the head coach for Brown (2006 to 2008), and served an an assistant coach for Northwestern from 2000 to 2006...

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Knicks announce deal with Damyean Dotson

Aug 7 | 3:50AM

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Houston Cougars guard Damyean Dotson (21) reacts after making a basket during the first half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Hofheinz Pavilion. (Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports)

The Knicks have signed second-round pick Damyean Dotson, the team announced Monday.

The team did not disclose the terms of the deal, which is believed to be three years, according to multiple reports.

Charles Oakley won't mind being away from Garden

Aug 7 | 9:35AM

Charles Oakley had charges stemming from a February incident at MSG dropped after accepting a one-year ban from The Garden.

At least outwardly, former Knick Charles Oakley is alright with not being able to attend Knicks games at Madison Square Garden this season.

After getting into a scuffle with MSG security guards in February, Oakley accepted a deal in court last week that will keep him away from MSG for one year. Oakley, who initially said he wanted to take the case to trial, eventually took the deal Friday. The incident began after Oakley began yelling taunts at Knicks owner James Dolan.

Plumlee was waived by the Knicks last month to make cap space for the signing of SG Tim Hardaway Jr.

Coach Jeff Hornacek said that he hoped the team would have a chance to resign Plumlee as he impressed coaches with his hard work and improvement over the past two seasons in New York. He is expected to make a decision on who he will play for this upcoming season soon.

In 21 games last season, the 25-year-old Plumlee averaged 1.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 8.1 minutes per game.

Knicks reach out to veteran SG Alan Anderson

Aug 4 | 4:58PM

Anderson's agent, Chris Grier Luchey, said the talks were "feeling out on both sides" as the Knicks looked to see what Anderson could bring to the team.

"There was just a little dialogue just about what Alan can bring to the table for the Knicks," Luchey said.

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Porzingis calls New York 'home,' wants Anthony to stay with Knicks

Aug 4 | 1:10PM

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In the latest installment of JRSportBrief on SNY.tv, JR checks in on Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks, and says the team should wait Melo out.

After a turbulent offseason involving trade rumors, Kristaps Porzingis is excited to get things started this year with the Knicks.

"So far it's been tough in New York, but my journey is only beginning and I hope to stay there my whole career, so as a city we can have some fun and win some games and do something big," Porzingis told Shaun Powell of NBA.com. "For me, it's now home."

"The dismissal completely vindicates him," Oakley's attorney, Alex Spiro, told reporters, according to ABC 7's Candace McGowan. "It shows that nobody thought he did anything wrong, nobody objectively thought he did anything wrong, and it reaffirms what everybody has thought, I think, which is that the Garden was wrong in the way they treated him. He doesn't need a trial to prove that because the judge just ordered it."

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Anthony has had 'great dialogue' with new Knicks GM Perry

Aug 4 | 8:53AM

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New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony controls the ball against Houston Rockets small forward Trevor Ariza during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. (Brad Penner/USA Today Sports Images)

Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony told ESPN's Scott Van Pelt on SportsCenter he has had "great dialogue" with new GM Scott Perry and alluded that the franchise understands his displeasure with the team.

"Conversations have been had," said Anthony, who reportedly wants to be traded to the Houston Rockets. "There's been plenty of conversations that have been had on both sides. I think we both know where we stand as far as myself, as far as the Knicks organization. They know how I feel. I know how they feel. We have been in communication."

Porzingis and Nowitzki working out together before NBA Africa Game

Aug 3 | 11:04AM

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New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) drives around Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. (Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports)

Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis and Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki are working out with each other in preparation for the NBA Africa Game.

Porzingis had hoped for a day in which the two European basketball players could practice together on the same court.

"I'm sure it will help me out and improve my game, hopefully, unless Mark Cuban says no,'' Porzingis said to Berman in March. "Dirk is a guy who can really help my game. Hopefully I'll have a chance to work with him, a few days to get on the court with him and pick his brain."

Aug 2 | 5:57PM

Kuzminskas says Porzingis, Knicks have 'solved everything'

Aug 2 | 9:00AM

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Knicks F Mindaugas Kuzminskas says Kristaps Porzingis has made peace with the team and is happy to be a Knick.

Kuzminskas' Lithuania and Porzingis' Latvia will face each other in an exhibition game this weekend in route to the European Championship. The two have been working out together this offseason as Kuzminskas spent time with Porzingis in Latvia where he also attended his kids camp.

The 6-foot-9 Kuzminskas is certain that Porzingis has buried the hatchet, and is happy with being in New York.

"I don't think it was something personal against the club," Kuzminskas told The Post's Marc Berman. "If there [were] some problems I think they solved everything. No doubt he wants to be a Knick and he's said that."

Former Knicks assistant Dan D'Antoni gives high praise to Sessions

Aug 1 | 12:40PM

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Former Knicks assistant coach Dan D'Antoni says it is about time the Knicks took a shot on PG Ramon Sessions, per The Post's Marc Berman.

D'Antoni served under his brother, Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni, for four seasons with the Knicks where he tried to get the team to acquire Sessions. On his brother's staff with Phoenix Suns, he even lobbied to have the team take him in the 2007 NBA Draft.

Having known the point guard since he was 12 years old playing for his AAU program in Myrtle Beach, S.C., D'Antoni has always been high on Sessions.

"Did we miss something?," Rose's agent B.J. Armstrong said. "Is there something going [on] in New York we didn't see? We all would agree they are on a different timeline than Derrick - a young team with great young talent there and trying to build something for the future. They're not on the same timeline as players who are a little older and experienced.

The Knicks' offer was approximately $25 million more than what Hardaway was projected to earn, according to FanSided's Phil Veasley. Knicks president Steve Mills said the team needed to be "aggressive" when pursuing Hardaway, a restricted free agent with the Atlanta Hawks, because he felt Hardaway had a lot of potential.

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Knicks among six teams to make offer for Cavs' Irving

Jul 28 | 8:54AM

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving handles the ball during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the Finals for the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. (Ken Blaze/USA TODAY Sports)

The New York Knicks are among six teams who have already made an offer to the Cleveland Cavaliers for guard Kyrie Irving, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Approximately 20 teams, according to Wojnarowski, have inquired about Irving since he reportedly requested to be traded out of Cleveland, however the Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat are the only teams to make an offer for the 25-year-old former No. 1 pick.

The Knicks and Cavaliers have been in trade talks that focused on swapping Irving for Carmelo Anthony with a potential third team being involved, however the Cavaliers, according to Wojnarowski, are seeking a return of young players and draft picks similar to what the Denver Nuggets acquired from the Knicks in exchange for Anthony in 2011.

New York Sports today: Derrick Rose signs with Cleveland

By Robert Coles | Jul 25 | 9:54AM

Elsewhere, the Yankee continue to pursue Sonny Gray, and the Mets continue their winning ways.

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Daily News Live: Can the Knicks trade for Kyrie Irving?

Jul 24 | 5:47PM

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The guys discuss the likelihood of Kyrie Irving being traded to the Knicks in light of the recent rumors of his desire to leave Cleveland.

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Report: Carmelo Anthony, Thunder 'circling each other'

Jul 24 | 1:15PM

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New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) defends Indiana Pacers' Paul George (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Anthony, who is willing to waive his no-trade clause to go to the Cavaliers or Rockets, is reportedly uninterested in returning to the Knicks, who briefly paused trade talks after hiring new GM Scott Perry and had hoped to speak to Anthony about remaining in New York.

Madkins, who previously worked in the Los Angeles Clippers organization, was being pursued by the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings, according to the Los Angeles Times' Broderick Turner. He spent four seasons as a Knicks scout before he spent time as the Clippers' director of basketball operations and assistant GM.

Madkins had worked with new Knicks GM Scott Perry when they were in the Seattle SuperSonics organization. He played three years in the NBA in the 1990s. In 48 career games with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, he averaged 1.7 points and 1.4 assists per game.

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GEICO SportsNite: Bernard King on Knicks

Jul 23 | 1:02AM

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SNY's Taylor Rooks talks with Knicks legend Bernard King about the state of the franchise and whether the team should acquire Kyrie Irving.

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Porzingis says New York 'is the best place to win' at Latvian kids camp

Jul 22 | 2:59PM

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New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Denver. The Nuggets won 127-114. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) (David Zalubowski/AP)

Knicks star F Kristaps Porzingis believes New York gives him the best opportunity to win, per The Post's Marc Berman.

The quote came from a question posed by a camper rather than a reporter. Porzingis attended a Latvian basketball camp of about 250 kids, and he told the group why he doesn't want to leave the Knicks.

"I feel that it is the best place to win. And if you win in New York, you are king," Porzingis said in his native language. "For the last two years, I have had so many positive emotions here that this is where I want to stay and that this is where I want to win."

Carmelo Anthony willing to waive trade kicker to help facilitate deal to Rockets

Jul 21 | 1:15PM

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New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony (7) defends Indiana Pacers' Paul George (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II/AP)

Carmelo Anthony is willing to waive his $8.1 million trade kicker in order to help facilitate a trade to the Rockets, according to ESPN.

A clause in Anthony's contract stipulates that his salary goes up 15 percent if he's traded. Waiving that clause would potentially make it easier for a trade partner to match contracts.

Annthony does not seek a return to the Knicks next season and has no interest in discussing a future with the team, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported earlier this week.